Probably some of the best sushi in town! This is definitely a no-frills locals spot which is what we love. The service is wonderful, we rarely have a hard time getting a few spots at the bar or a table as long as it is not rush hour. The menu is diverse, we have had so many rolls and loved them all. The prices are very reasonable. Out of the 'Maru' locations the one in the Nations is the best. Parking is also easy to come by which is a plus! read more

Service & sushi was excellent. This was my second time eating here and my wife & I had a great experience.

I had tried Maru in East, but hadn't yet tried Maru Nations until a few days ago. After having something to do every single day after work last week, I opted to order in and decided on Maru. I got a miso soup, tempura veggie appetizer, crunch shrimp (which was a BOGO free), and a pink lady roll. I am glad that Maru put the lid on the soup well because it arrived completely upside down, and not a drop spilled. The miso was fine, 2 small pieces of tofu and some green onion. It lack some flavor, even for miso which is typically pretty mild. The tempura veggies only come with 1 piece of each veggie and the asparagus is only 1/2 a stalk - so not the best value only getting 5 items and wouldn't be ideal to share. However, the sauce that came with it was good and had a great level of sweetness. The crunch roll was pretty standard, and needed to be dipped into soy. The Pink Lady roll was my preferred roll. I thought the spicy crab was yummy and enjoyed the sauces on the top. The tuna tasted good as well. Clearly, dining in is always a better experience, but I don't think that would have changed the flavors or portion sizes. Overall, I enjoyed my meal but might order differently next time! read more

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Was craving sushi and finally got to check this spot out. The menu is pretty big for a sushi restaurant which was surprising. The restaurant is small inside but has patio seating. Since we are getting to colder weather this can be a little bit of a problem as the inside will get more crowded. We were able to seat ourselves anywhere and service was really quick. My husband and I got miso soup each and three rolls to share. It was enough food for two people and pretty reasonably priced. I do feel like because it started to get busy we got rushed out to clear the table for more people. While I understand needing the space it could have been dealt with better. The waitress came back to us and just asked if we were ready to pay because we were sitting there talking after finishing our food. read more

Maru Nations - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food is still great, but placed a pickup order and it took over an hour for 6 rolls to be ready, 40 minutes after they said it would be ready. Would give it a pass if it was a one off, but this happens every time I have ordered for pickup! read more

Excited to finally try Mary Nations. The parking lot is always full but I caught them when they just opened for a to go order. I called ahead and it was quick and easy. Although the order took a bit longer than estimated I was not disappointed by the freshness of the food. I got the miso soup which was very flavorful and hot. I also got the ginger salad and the dynamite roll. Overall I was satisfied and will definitely be back again to try more of what they offer. read more

Sushi is mediocre. Teriyaki chicken was bland and chicken dry. Fried rice also underwhelming. Was very busy, so locals seem to like the sushi, but not impressed. read more

One of our favorite places. The sushi is great. The ramen is great. There's nothing we've had that we haven't loved! Even my 11 year old begs to go here at least once a week. read more

Was craving sushi and found this place via Yelp. Being new to the area and state with my hometown being in California there are amazing sushi places back home that have set my standards high. The drive wasn't too far and there is accessible onsite parking. I walked in and sat at the bar. My order was taken promptly. To prepare the palate I ordered a Sapporo (Japanese beer) and then proceeded to take my time looking at the menu. In the end I ordered two fried rolls and one salmon lover roll. The portions were generous and the sushi was excellent. I liked the sauce and the flavors which added to the sushi. Pros: food is great and the service prompt. Great atmosphere and vibes. The pricing for 3 different rolls and a beer was around 50 bucks so not the cheapest meal but if you're coming hungry and with others or on a date splitting is not bad. Definitely a great sushi place to add to your date night/ catch up or hang out list. read more

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Really enjoyed this casual date night spot. The sushi was pretty good and they had a big selection of different rolls to choose from. We did have to wait about 8-10 minutes before given menus, but they were very busy and once we were greeted by our waiter he was great. We had 3 different rolls. Hot night, volcano, and the pink lady. All were very good but the hot night had to be my favorite! Would definitely come back to this place the next time I'm craving sushi! read more

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Staff was super friendly and it was a cozy space. The home made miso was delicious! The bibimbap: a little disappointing. Whoever made the spinach/시금치 blanched it and didn't drain the water all the way. They also didn't flavor it, so it just tated like a pile of mush. The radish, with bare flavor, was also watery. The bulgogi was good though. The chicken katsu: the chicken and the panko mix had no flavor, so my kid didn't eat it after one piece. The sushi for our neighbors looked good, I'll try those next time. read more

Garlic and olive oil edamame as a starter was a great way to kick off the meal. Personally, I go for simple sushi and my work colleague went for the gusto. He loved his rolls and I loved the simple salmon maki and yellowtail maki. Cocktail menu looked nice but I opted for some cold unfiltered sake. Service was a little slow, but I think there were only two servers for a fairly full restaurant on a Wednesday evening. 8/10, can't wait to go back and do it again. read more

I dined in at Maru Nations - West Nashville on Tuesday, 11/21/23 at 6:30 P.M. The restaurant is conveniently located and easy to spot. Despite it being a busy evening, we didn't have to wait long for our table. Our server promptly provided us with menus and took our drink orders. The modern rustic decor of the restaurant sets a cozy ambiance, albeit a bit loud. Their extensive menu offers a range of sushi and Japanese cuisine that is sure to please any palate. We sampled several dishes, with a few standouts including beef fried rice, hamachi Kama, and a selection of sushi rolls. The beef fried rice was a flavor-packed dish, perfectly cooked with a fried egg, beef, and mixed vegetables. The Hamachi Kama, also known as yellowtail collar, is a tender cut of meat taken from the space between the gills and the head. It is charbroiled to perfection, giving it a slight charred flavor, and served with a delectable house sauce. Each bite was succulent, exploding with the sweetness of the meat. Their sushi options are quite impressive, offering a variety of special rolls, all priced under $20. I tried the Dragon and Tiger rolls, both of which were delicious. The Dragon roll composed of eel and cucumber topped with avocado, eel sauce, and tobiko, while the Tiger roll featured fried shrimp and spicy tuna topped with eel, avocado, and eel sauce. The rolls were well-constructed, remaining intact with each bite, and the perfect balance of rice and topping made each mouthful a delight. Overall, Maru Nations - West Nashville is a treasure trove of culinary delights. The food and service are exceptional, and the convenience of on-site parking, particularly given its proximity to the downtown area, is a definite plus. The prices are reasonable, striking a good balance with the quality of food offered, and the staff are notably friendly and welcoming. The restaurant operates three locations (East Nashville, West Nashville, and Hendersonville), ensuring accessibility for all patrons. As with many Japanese restaurants, they observe a midday break, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. The experience at Maru Nations is well worth it. read more

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Visited Nov 21, 2023. Omg, such a cute, little spot! Inside appearance is better than out. My family came here unintentionally due to long wait times at Sonobana. If you're a regular at Sonobana, this place would absolutely be worth trying because it's only 9 minutes away from them and hardly any wait times! My party ordered quite a spread and were pleased with each dish's flavor. The ambience is bright, clean, & cozy. The service is quick/helpful, along with ample private lot parking + street parking. Thrilled to come back for another round! read more

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Sushi selection was great and loved the crispy tuna rice! The only thing I didn't like was the atmosphere. It's an open kitchen, so where we sat there were dirty plates stacked up by us and it was a busy night so the kitchen was very distracting. I would definitely order carryout from here in the future! read more

Clean and welcoming atmosphere, excellent staff, excellent food. Furthermore, the review box says I need a minimum of 85 characters so I am typing the remainder of this message for your viewing enjoyment. read more

We came in for dinner Tuesday night, right around 6:30 as the dinner rush rolled in. We started off with drinks, no liquor here but a nice selection of beer, wine and sake. I had a Maku Korean rice beer, which I was happy to see on the menu because it's hard to find. We also had a Kirin Ichiban beer and a bottle of Sayuri Nigori to share. For dinner, we ordered two house ginger salads, crispy tuna, pork Gyoza, both yellowtail and salmon nigiri, all to be finished with three specialty sushi rolls. Needless to say we were blown away by our dinner all plates exceeding our expectations. Nashville has become a town full of sushi restaurants tending to overcharge for what you get, but not Maru! We have been looking for a new sushi spot and being less than 10 minutes away we will definitely be returning. High quality ingredients, large and diverse menu, friendly service and neighborhood charm. Thank you and we look forward to trying other dishes upon return! read more

best sushi i've ever had! and i've been to tokyo. i had the crunch mochi roll and the wild cow roll. crunch mochi is THE best sushi roll, and i loooved the flavors of the wild cow, unlike anything i had before. seaweed salad belongs in sushi! the service was amazing, we really loved the waiter and waitress. this would be a great date night spot, but all sushi lovers should check it out. can't wait to come back! read more

Maru Nations - crunchy shrimp, sunomono, wild cow, and crunch mochi rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This might be the best sushi take out in Nashville. I've tried lots of different sushi places on Uber eats but Maru is always so fresh with the best sushi roll options. read more

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My favorite place in Nashville for sushi hands down!! Plus we always have the friendliest and fastest service. I don't even want more people to figure out about this place so it doesn't get more crowded! read more

Maru Nations - Play boy and crazy roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is our go to sushi place in Nashville! The food is always so good. They even make me my customer was fabulous and gives me a little bit of that home feel since I can't get it like I used to when I lived in Jackson the people are always amazing. The service is spectacular and the place is super clean and very nice! If you haven't checked out this location of tomorrow, you definitely need to is by far my favorite! read more

My boyfriend and I are new to the neighborhood and were really excited to check out Maru! We are already looking forward to going back. We started with wine and edamame. For the entree, we tried the Crispy Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunch Mania Roll. All of the rolls were delicious, and it's hard to pick a favorite. There was only one person covering all of the tables, so the service was delayed. (Not a criticism of the waiter by any means, he was working incredibly hard.) I'd recommend asking for anything you think you'll need while ordering. Overall, it's a cute spot with delicious food! read more

Maru Nations - Sushi left to right - Crispy, Rainbow, & Crunch Mania - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

My favorite satellite Maru, but with that stated you can't go wrong with any of this small business success story of the two hard working folks Rita and Harry. Please give them your patronage and you love with kindness. The food as always was amazing and fresh. My new favorite is the sushi burrito! The atmosphere is chill and super welcoming, so I recommend if your in the area or not in the area make the effort to try this wonderful spot in the nations. Incredible place owned by incredible people living the American dream, one dream at a time... Love and all the success my friends! read more

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Maru nations is our new local spot! The rolls are delicious! Wine, beer, and Saki all at a reasonable price! They do have an outside patio area as well! Service could be improved. They only had 1 guy serving and it was a full house so just understaffed, he was great. read more

This is a cute spot in The Nations that seems pretty popular, because the restaurant filled up around dinner time. I would return and try more dishes on the menu. The service was nice and the food was served quickly. read more

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Really wanted to like this place based of the review but it wasn't the best. Service wasn't great and the sushi was lukewarm...

Great sushi, always fast service, take out is on-point no issues with any order. Reliable but won't blow your mind. I would rather eat here then O-ku. Which was not even close to being a top 10 Sushi spot in Charlotte NC (yes it's a chain). read more

Love the restaurant and how fresh the fish is. But you guys have to do something about pick up orders. I've done pick up orders four times now and it's always wrong even with me clarifying multiple times when I order and asking to make sure it's right when there. The bag it comes in is tied so I haven't felt right checking then and there as it felt rude... but this is crazy. I have to spend time and gas to come all the way back and the other food is cold (chicken fried rice) and it delays meals and even longer read more

I've gotten takeout from Maru a few times before, and my experience has always been great. The food is always packaged well, prepared quickly, and so far I've never had any mistakes. Everything on the menu is pretty moderately priced in comparison to other sushi places in town as well, which is why this has become a go to spot. I ordered the crunch mania and hot night rolls as well as a side of miso soup. Both rolls were great portion sizes and the fish tasted fresh, especially on the crunch mania. I'm not always a fan of deep fried rolls, but the combination of flavors in the hot night roll were delicious. Miso soup was pretty standard and had good flavor as well. I have yet to eat here in person, but if the takeout is this good I can only imagine how good it must be for dine in. I will definitely be stopping by again soon! read more

Maru Nations - Top: Hot Night Bottom: Crunch Mania - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Love this place! It's so good. Me and my roomies get it at least once a week. Takeout is just as good too read more

Maru Nations - Fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Always consistently great food, solid service, and a casual atmosphere perfect for a weeknight out.

We really like MARU east Nashville. We decided to give Nations a try. Edamame tasted dried out. It came out hot it was ok but not "yum" - the salmon and yellowtail nigiri I had were not good cuts of fish and the California hand roll was LAME at best. Mostly cucumber - it was small and not prepared like anyone CARED on the sushi line. The other rolls we got were just ok and the cucumber sunomono had a "funny" taste to it -- we couldn't quite figure it out -- the inside is nicer than EAST and this one has COKE products (East has Pepsi) but the sushi is better prepared at EAST. We won't be back at that location but they need to step it up if they're going to survive read more

Nice casual dining sushi restaurant. They do have a parking lot. The place is always clean. Service is great but I usually set at the bar. I have had many rolls there my only complaint is they don't have many totally raw sushi rolls, many of them have some cooked aspect to them. The chirashi bowl is what I got this visit and it was fantastic, so much I couldn't finish it all. It is a chefs choice bowl and two of mine had been lightly seasoned and seared, all delicious. They have a good saki list too! They also have a Bibimbap bowl that if you dine in you can get in a lava bowl, I highly recommend as it crisps the rice on the edges of the bowl! read more

Maru Nations - Chirashi chefs choice bowl! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great sushi for a great price. Most places in Nashville charge an arm and a leg for okay-tasting sushi. I've been here a handful of times based on a friend's recommendation, who is picky about sushi after living in LA and Chicago for years. They do not take reservations from what I understand, but the service is very quick so you won't be waiting long even if you just walk in, even though it can get crowded. read more

Maru Nations - Spicy Tuna, Salmon Skin, Play Boy, Tiger, Crunchy Shrimp, and Philadelphia Roll on the left. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Needed a go-to sushi place close to home & found this place. Great taste on all that we had. It was busy but food came out in a decent time & was amazing. Soft shell crab as an appetizer, Hot Night & Dynamite sushi was great. Will be back. Not the biggest building but decent seating. read more

Maru Nations - Soft Shell Crab - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place is delicious. We had a wide sampling--tempura, sushi, seaweed salad, and a classic sushi. All were clearly prepared with loving care. The place is also super chill. Really a gem off Centennial Boulevard. read more

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Was looking for a casual date night spot on this Thursday and this place was great! Service was fabulous and our order came out perfect. Notable roll was the Baja Fresh if you like something different :) read more

Maru has some good sushi! I've dined in and got it Togo and it never disappoints! The service is quick and while the space is small, I'm glad I don't have to stress about making reservations here. The only downside is that parking is very tight. read more

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Listen friends - this is GREAT sushi in a casual environment that is worth a try. It's great to have a go-to sushi place in the area that is not way too fancy or way too underwhelming! I've had Maru in house & to go and both times exceeded expectations. The menu is rather extensive, so here are my top recs: - The Avocado Ball (packed full of fresh tuna) - Baja Fresh Roll (jalapeno on top) - Green Roll - Of course the miso soup and house salad on the side read more

Maru Nations - a platter of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Maru replaced Burger Joint in the nations and although I loved burger joint, a great sushi spot was much needed. Vibe fits the nations perfect. You order at the counter then they bring out. I did pickup and though they said the wait was going to be 45 mins it only ended up being 20. I got the captains secret and it was one of the best rolls I've had around here. Edamame was eh. Needed to be dressed up a little. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating as well. Overall super thrilled to have an awesome sushi spot close to my house! read more

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